Jeff Hart

Class AAAAAA No. 1 North Gwinnett scored 22 points in the final 6:30 to pull off a miraculous 50-47 win over Mill Creek Friday night in a key Region 7-AAAAAA contest.

Sophomore Avonte Gober scored three touchdowns, including a interception return for a touchdown, to lead Lakeview Academy to a 42-0 win over Cross Keys Friday night.

Several regions could begin to take shape Friday night as we head down the home stretch of the regular season with some huge matchups on tap.

The Lakeview girls volleyball team stayed alive in the Region 8-A tournament Thursday night.

Buford finished third and North Hall fourth in the Region 7-AAA girls volleyball tournament Thursday at the North Hall gym.

The Lakeview Academy boys cross country teams finished fourth at the Bob Roller Invitational at East Jackson High School Thursday.

Makayla Ellis was hoping just for a good start. The North Hall junior got that and more Wednesday at the Hall County Cross Country Championships.

While there is plenty of talent to go around in northeast Georgia, area volleyball teams will have their hands full as they try to advance to the upcoming state tournament.

Buford and East Hall advanced to the Class AAA state tournament after taking a pair of wins Monday on the opening day of the Region 7-AAA tournament at the Lanier Pointe Softball Complex.

Marshall Morgan kicked a 42-yard field goal in overtime after No. 6 Georgia scored a tying touchdown with 5 seconds left in regulation as the Bulldogs overcame numerous injuries and beat Tennessee 34-31 on Saturday.